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I need some help with what the problems may be installing a AOD transmission in a 56 thunderbird with a 312 y block
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I have seen the adapter setups, not sure about clearance problems.
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Al Frakes - aka Bird55 - has put the AOD in his bird. Take a browse through his blog "Bird Droppings" and have look. He used one of the adapters available - but there are others I believe. http://birddropnz.blogspot.com/
Steve Metzger Tucson, Arizona
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anyone know what starter he used with this set up?
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I just replied with a long post and it got deleted!. Sorry have to run but I'll try again later. Starter is supplied with the Bendstens kit and I believe its a scrubbmodel hi-torque mini.
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The starter is a scrub model high torque but has a different adapter on it. (I already had to replace the solenoid). Kit was really a straight up install on my 56 Victoria. little grinding on the bell for starter clearance and I had to have the drive shaft remade with the AOD style front yoke. Also the crank adapter center hole was too tight to fit the end of the crank so I had to have it machined bigger. I'ts not cheap but it worked for me. The extra gear on the highway really is nice! Chuck in NH
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hi, Greg try calling Bendtsens transmission adapters for ford Y block engines, 272,292, 312.the phone # is 1-763-767-4480. They have everything you'll need for the conversion.I used their set up for my 55' Mercury Montclair and it works great.. Good luck and happy motoring...Billy blue
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Bendsten has a website.The AOD adapter kit is $875.00 with starter supplied.
 
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Thanks for all the info from everyone ... great info on both web site ...
Greg
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Alan was going to send me more info ... I looked at his blog but need more info than he give there.
Greg
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